Best Manual Camera Controls Apps

4.7😊(87 ratings)

Free

Take full creative control of your iPhone photography with advanced manual settings for exposure, focus, and more. Capture stunning RAW images at full 48MP resolution and utilize features like bracketing and intelligent selfie selection for professional-quality results.

What We Love

👍 Free and no ads
👍 Full manual controls
👍 Simple and intuitive UI
👍 Great image quality
👍 No Apple post-processing
👍 Macro mode is great
👍 Manual focus works well
👍 RAW support
👍 Lightweight app

Room to Improve

🐛 Video recording not available
🐛 Limited zoom functionality
🐛 Shutter speed limited to 1 second
🐛 Manual aperture control missing
🐛 LUT capabilities missing
🐛 White balance slider preferred over dropdown
🐛 Contrast and saturation sliders requested
🐛 UI can be confusing initially
🐛 Gallery implementation needs polish
🐛 Highlight color difficult for colorblind users
🐛 Zoom not working as expected (lens change vs. pinch)
🐛 Exposure time limitation for night photography
🐛 Filename issues with ProRaw saves
🐛 UI text does not rotate in landscape
🐛 Typo in help text

SLR RAW Camera Manual Controls by GENOVA Softworks

Shutter Speed, ISO, Focus, WB.

Strong Contender

3.7(6 ratings)

$1.99

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Take professional-quality photos with full manual control over camera settings like ISO, shutter speed, and focus. Export images in RAW or JPG format, mimicking DSLR capabilities. Offers a convenient interface for quick adjustments and advanced features like white balance control.

M-Camera Lite - Manual Control Camera by Simon Ma

Worth Considering

Custom Exposure & Pro Controls

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

M-Camera Lite - Manual Control Camera screenshot 1

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This app offers manual control over camera settings like exposure, ISO, and focus for improved photography on iPhones and iPads. It includes a timer for stable shots and automatically saves images to your camera roll.

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Manual Camera 4

$3.99

Take professional-quality photos and videos with granular control over camera settings. Adjust focus, exposure, ISO, and more, with advanced features like RAW capture and real-time histograms. This app offers DSLR-like functionality for mobile photography enthusiasts.

Manual focus controlAdjustable exposure and ISORAW photo capture

ProCam: Manual Camera Lens

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Manual focus and exposure controlsLive HistogramSmart automatic mode

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Shutter - manual camera

by Artyom Abramov

Manual focusAdjustable ISOWhite balance control

Take full control of your mobile photography with a clear and simple interface. Adjust focus, ISO, white balance, and exposure with just a few taps. Enhance your shots with a flashlight and digital zoom.

Remote Camera Control via Air

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Manual camera settings

Remote camera controlManual camera settingsCamera preview on second device

Control your iPhone/iPad camera remotely using another device. Features manual settings, various photo and video formats, and advanced grid overlays. Save media to external drives or custom folders.

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Prime - RAW Manual Camera

by Klinger

$2.99

Take full creative control of your iPhone photography with this intuitive manual camera app. Features like Smart Focus Peaking™ and live metering help you achieve precise shots. Capture in RAW format for maximum editing flexibility.

Smart Focus Peaking™Full manual focus, ISO, shutter speed, white balanceRAW and RAW + JPEG capture

This app offers advanced manual controls for photography and videography, including exposure, focus, and white balance. It supports RAW image capture, high frame rates, and various shooting modes like burst and time-lapse. An integrated editor allows for non-destructive adjustments and creative effects.

Manual exposure, shutter speed, ISO, focus, white balanceRAW (DNG) and TIFF file format supportMultiple shooting modes (Photo, Burst, Slow Shutter, Portrait, Video, Time Lapse)

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Optika – Pro Manual Camera

RAW, ProRAW & Manual Controls

Manual focus with peaking and loupeAdjustable shutter speed and ISOCustomizable white balance

This app offers manual camera controls for professional-level photography on smartphones. Capture realistic colors and textures with Natural Mode, and fine-tune focus, exposure, and white balance. Shoot in advanced formats like RAW and ProRAW.

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Manual Camera, Pro DSLR | RAW+

ProRAW ISO WB Shutter Control

Manual exposure control (shutter, ISO)RAW, ProRAW, and JPG shooting modesManual focus override

This app offers a manual-first camera experience for photographers, providing granular control over exposure, focus, and white balance. Shoot in RAW, ProRAW, or JPG with advanced tools like histograms and clipping warnings for professional results.

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Blackmagic Camera

by Blackmagic Design Inc

Digital film camera controlsCinematic 'look' for Hollywood filmsAdjust frame rate, shutter angle, white balance, ISO

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a professional digital film camera. Achieve a cinematic look with Hollywood-grade controls, including frame rate, shutter angle, and ISO adjustments. Record in industry-standard formats directly to cloud storage for seamless global collaboration.

Manual Controls + RAW

Manual camera controlsExposure compensationISO & shutter speed adjustment

This app provides advanced manual camera controls for your iPhone, mimicking the experience of a DSLR. It allows for precise adjustments to shutter speed, aperture, and zoom, along with shooting in various RAW formats for greater editing flexibility.

Manual Camera – Focus, ISO, WB

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Slow shutter, Pro RAW photo

Manual focus controlAdjustable ISO sensitivityVariable shutter speed

Take full control of your mobile photography with manual adjustments for focus, ISO, shutter speed, and white balance. Achieve professional-looking shots with reduced noise and creative motion blur effects.

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Custom exposure controlsRAW DNG image formatShutter speed adjustment

Manual – RAW Camera

Custom Exposure Camera

$3.99

Take full control of your iPhone camera with custom exposure settings. Adjust shutter speed, ISO, focus, and more to capture professional-quality images in RAW DNG format. Ideal for photographers who want to move beyond automatic settings.

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Manual Focus, Exposure and WB.

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Manual focus controlManual exposure controlManual white balance

Take full control of your iPhone camera with manual adjustments for focus, exposure, and white balance. Capture stunning photos and videos with advanced features like timer shots, digital zoom, and 4K recording. Automatically saves your media to a secure library.

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Snap Pro Camera: Manual DSLR

Professional lens raw photo

Manual ISO, shutter speed, white balance controlsRAW and ProRAW photo captureMotion blur and light trail effects

This app transforms your smartphone into a professional DSLR camera, offering manual controls, AI-powered features, and instant color grading for stunning photos and cinematic videos. It includes advanced editing tools, creative effects like motion blur and bokeh, and AI-driven headshot creation.

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Manual Cam

by LOFOPI

Manual ISO controlManual Shutter Speed controlManual White Balance control

Gain complete manual control over your iPhone's camera settings to elevate your photography. Adjust ISO, shutter speed, white balance, and focus with a precision interface. Apply live filters before capturing your shot for stunning, unedited images.

MoviePro - Pro Video Camera

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Cinematic 4K & Manual Control

Manual focus, exposure, and white balanceSupport for high-end video codecs (HEVC, H.264, ProRes)Advanced color support including Log recording and Dolby Vision HDR

This app provides advanced video recording capabilities for mobile devices, offering professional-level control over video, audio, and color settings. It supports high-end codecs, manual adjustments, and external accessories, transforming your device into a production-ready camera for creators of all levels.

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DSLR Cam Control, Blur, Record

ManualShot

Manual focus controlWhite balance adjustmentShutter speed and ISO settings

Take more complex photos and videos with advanced camera controls. Adjust focus, white balance, shutter speed, and ISO for creative effects. Unlock manual shooting capabilities beyond your device's default camera app.